UPS R3000 XR Models User Guide

Battery Maintenance
4-6 HP Uninterruptible Power System R3000 XR Models User Guide
Disposing of Used Batteries
The spare battery kit includes the instructions and packaging required to return used batteries
to the appropriate location for disposal.
Do not dispose of used batteries with general office or household waste.
Return the used module for proper disposal to either:
• HP, authorized HP Partners, or their agents
• A recycling center that meets all local environmental standards
Care and Storage of Batteries
To maximize the life of batteries:
• Minimize the amount of time the UPS uses battery power by matching the UPS
configuration with utility voltage. For more information on configuring the nominal
voltage, refer to Chapter 3, “Configuration.”
• Keep the area around the UPS clean and dust-free. If the environment is very dusty, clean
the outside of the UPS regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
• Maintain the ambient temperature at 25
o
C (77
o
F).
• If storing a UPS for an extended period, recharge the batteries every six months:
a. Connect the UPS to utility power.
b. Allow the UPS to remain in Standby mode.
c. Allow the UPS to charge the batteries for 24 hours.
d. Update the Battery Recharge Date label.
CAUTION: Because of the short shelf life of the battery, avoid storing a battery spare as a
backup.